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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.25, 979.68 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.25, 979.68 and 306.23 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.25 : 979.68 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.25/979.68 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.25x = 979.68 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.25x = 300,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,007.41/653.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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