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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.40, 979.79 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.40, 979.79 and 379.58 is: 569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.40 : 979.79 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.40/979.79 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.40x = 979.79 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.40x = 371,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,901.89/653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.18

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