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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.11, 979.67 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.11, 979.67 and 220.26 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.11 : 979.67 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.11/979.67 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.11x = 979.67 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.11x = 215,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,782.11/653.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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