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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 979.29 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 979.29 and 508.68 is: 762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 979.29 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/979.29 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 979.29 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 498,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,145.24/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.07

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