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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 979.08 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.64, 979.08 and 447.24 is: 669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.64 : 979.08 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.64/979.08 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.64x = 979.08 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.64x = 437,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,883.74/653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.92

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