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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.22, 978.84 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.22, 978.84 and 287.34 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.22 : 978.84 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.22/978.84 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.22x = 978.84 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.22x = 281,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,259.89/653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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