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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.44 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.44 and 328.08 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.44 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.44 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.44 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 321,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,334.68/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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