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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.36, 979.98 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.36, 979.98 and 328.47 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.36 : 979.98 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.36/979.98 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.36x = 979.98 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.36x = 321,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,894.03/653.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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