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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 979.68 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 979.68 and 328.68 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 979.68 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/979.68 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 979.68 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 322,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,001.22/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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