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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.08, 979.69 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.08, 979.69 and 287.82 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.08 : 979.69 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.08/979.69 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.08x = 979.69 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.08x = 281,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,968.04/653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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