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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.35, 979.11 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.35, 979.11 and 379.51 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.35 : 979.11 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.35/979.11 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.35x = 979.11 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.35x = 371,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,582.04/653.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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