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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.49, 980.01 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.49, 980.01 and 287.91 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.49 : 980.01 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.49/980.01 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.49x = 980.01 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.49x = 282,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,154.68/653.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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