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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 979.76 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 979.76 and 287.73 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 979.76 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/979.76 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 979.76 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 281,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,906.34/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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