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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.49, 979.88 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.49, 979.88 and 288.11 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.49 : 979.88 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.49/979.88 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.49x = 979.88 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.49x = 282,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,306.89/653.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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