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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.13, 979.38 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.13, 979.38 and 379.30 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.13 : 979.38 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.13/979.38 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.13x = 979.38 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.13x = 371,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,473.94/653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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