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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.08, 978.93 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.08, 978.93 and 422.13 is: 632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.08 : 978.93 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.08/978.93 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.08x = 978.93 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.08x = 413,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,235.72/653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.75

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