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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.79, 980.58 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.79, 980.58 and 220.89 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.79 : 980.58 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.79/980.58 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.79x = 980.58 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.79x = 216,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,600.32/653.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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