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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 979.96 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 979.96 and 397 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 979.96 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/979.96 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 979.96 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 389,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,044.12/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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