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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.27, 979.90 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.27, 979.90 and 287.96 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.27 : 979.90 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.27/979.90 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.27x = 979.90 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.27x = 282,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,166.38/653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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