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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 979.11 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 979.11 and 328.13 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 979.11 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/979.11 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 979.11 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 321,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,275.36/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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