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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.32, 979.88 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.32, 979.88 and 220.48 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.32 : 979.88 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.32/979.88 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.32x = 979.88 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.32x = 216,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,043.94/653.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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