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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.17, 979.64 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.17, 979.64 and 263.16 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.17 : 979.64 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.17/979.64 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.17x = 979.64 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.17x = 257,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,802.06/653.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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