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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 979.47 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.64, 979.47 and 379.86 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.64 : 979.47 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.64/979.47 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.64x = 979.47 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.64x = 372,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,061.47/653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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