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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.01, 979.31 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.01, 979.31 and 220.06 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.01 : 979.31 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.01/979.31 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.01x = 979.31 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.01x = 215,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,506.96/653.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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