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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 979.59 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 979.59 and 306.44 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 979.59 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/979.59 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 979.59 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 300,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,185.48/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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