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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.59, 979.82 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.59, 979.82 and 288.26 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.59 : 979.82 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.59/979.82 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.59x = 979.82 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.59x = 282,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,442.14/653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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