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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.10, 978.72 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.10, 978.72 and 345.09 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.10 : 978.72 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.10/978.72 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.10x = 978.72 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.10x = 337,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,748.86/653.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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