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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.94, 979.83 and 631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.94, 979.83 and 631.53 is: 946.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.94 : 979.83 = 631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.94/979.83 = 631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.94x = 979.83 × 631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.94x = 618,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,792.04/653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.25

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