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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.07, 979.60 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.07, 979.60 and 220.53 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.07 : 979.60 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.07/979.60 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.07x = 979.60 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.07x = 216,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,031.19/653.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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