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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.44, 979.85 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.44, 979.85 and 379.61 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.44 : 979.85 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.44/979.85 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.44x = 979.85 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.44x = 371,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,960.86/653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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