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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 900.10 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 900.10 and 495.13 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 900.10 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/900.10 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 900.10 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 445,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,666.51/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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