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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.11, 979.22 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.11, 979.22 and 421.92 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.11 : 979.22 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.11/979.22 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.11x = 979.22 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.11x = 413,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,153.56/653.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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