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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 978.16 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 978.16 and 597 is: 894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 978.16 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/978.16 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 978.16 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 583,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,961.52/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.23

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