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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 979.90 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 979.90 and 220.52 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 979.90 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/979.90 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 979.90 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 216,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,089.45/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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