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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.69, 979.98 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.69, 979.98 and 306.84 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.69 : 979.98 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.69/979.98 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.69x = 979.98 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.69x = 300,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,697.06/653.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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