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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.49, 979.92 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.49, 979.92 and 220.50 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.49 : 979.92 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.49/979.92 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.49x = 979.92 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.49x = 216,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,072.36/653.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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