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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.02, 901.58 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.02, 901.58 and 457 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.02 : 901.58 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.02/901.58 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.02x = 901.58 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.02x = 412,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,022.06/653.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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