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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 979.88 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 979.88 and 214.46 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 979.88 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/979.88 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 979.88 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 210,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,141.80/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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