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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 980.11 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 980.11 and 378.74 is: 568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 980.11 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/980.11 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 980.11 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 371,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,200.07/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.43

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