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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 979.68 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 979.68 and 287.93 is: 431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 979.68 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/979.68 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 979.68 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 282,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,079.26/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.88

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