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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.13, 978.08 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.13, 978.08 and 447.12 is: 669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.13 : 978.08 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.13/978.08 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.13x = 978.08 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.13x = 437,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,316.89/653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.57

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