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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.92, 979.80 and 461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.92, 979.80 and 461.14 is: 690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.92 : 979.80 = 461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.92/979.80 = 461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.92x = 979.80 × 461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.92x = 451,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,824.97/653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.95

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