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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.78, 979.50 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.78, 979.50 and 379.64 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.78 : 979.50 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.78/979.50 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.78x = 979.50 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.78x = 371,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,857.38/653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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