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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 980.64 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 980.64 and 393.29 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 980.64 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/980.64 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 980.64 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 385,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,675.91/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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