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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.48, 979.79 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.48, 979.79 and 287.94 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.48 : 979.79 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.48/979.79 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.48x = 979.79 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.48x = 282,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,119.29/653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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