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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.93, 980.94 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.93, 980.94 and 379.94 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.93 : 980.94 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.93/980.94 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.93x = 980.94 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.93x = 372,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,698.34/653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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