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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.99, 979.53 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.99, 979.53 and 214.29 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.99 : 979.53 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.99/979.53 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.99x = 979.53 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.99x = 209,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,901.03/652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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