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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 979.70 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 979.70 and 220.19 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 979.70 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/979.70 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 979.70 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 215,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,714.14/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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