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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 980.85 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 980.85 and 379.85 is: 570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 980.85 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/980.85 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 980.85 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 372,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,570.02/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.01

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