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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.02, 979.18 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.02, 979.18 and 287.64 is: 431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.02 : 979.18 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.02/979.18 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.02x = 979.18 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.02x = 281,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,651.34/653.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.31

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