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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.98, 979.08 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.98, 979.08 and 379.24 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.98 : 979.08 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.98/979.08 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.98x = 979.08 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.98x = 371,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,306.30/653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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