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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 979.66 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 979.66 and 287.93 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 979.66 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/979.66 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 979.66 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 282,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,073.50/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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