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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.40, 978.75 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.40, 978.75 and 406.08 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.40 : 978.75 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.40/978.75 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.40x = 978.75 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.40x = 397,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,450.80/653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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