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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 979.80 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 979.80 and 329.22 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 979.80 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/979.80 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 979.80 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 322,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,569.76/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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