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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 978.13 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 978.13 and 288.04 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 978.13 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/978.13 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 978.13 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 281,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,740.57/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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