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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 980.33 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 980.33 and 379.91 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 980.33 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/980.33 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 980.33 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 372,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,437.72/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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