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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.38, 979.16 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.38, 979.16 and 469.92 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.38 : 979.16 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.38/979.16 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.38x = 979.16 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.38x = 460,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,126.87/653.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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