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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 900.68 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 900.68 and 475.68 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 900.68 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/900.68 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 900.68 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 428,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,435.46/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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