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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.38 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.38 and 422.04 is: 632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.38 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.38 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.38 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 413,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,337.54/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.83

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