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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.87, 980.73 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.87, 980.73 and 379.78 is: 569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.87 : 980.73 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.87/980.73 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.87x = 980.73 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.87x = 372,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,459.19/653.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.62

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