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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.24, 979.68 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.24, 979.68 and 283.17 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.24 : 979.68 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.24/979.68 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.24x = 979.68 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.24x = 277,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,415.99/653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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