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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.09, 979.63 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.09, 979.63 and 435.13 is: 652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.09 : 979.63 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.09/979.63 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.09x = 979.63 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.09x = 426,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,266.40/653.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.69

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