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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 979.26 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 979.26 and 433.85 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 979.26 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/979.26 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 979.26 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 424,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,847.05/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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