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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.23, 979.87 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.23, 979.87 and 214.48 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.23 : 979.87 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.23/979.87 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.23x = 979.87 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.23x = 210,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,162.52/653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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