Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 980.76 and 289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653.84, 980.76 and 289 is: 433.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653.84 : 980.76 = 289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653.84/980.76 = 289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653.84x = 980.76 × 289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653.84x = 283,439.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,439.64/653.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.50
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