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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 901.07 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 901.07 and 431.86 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 901.07 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/901.07 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 901.07 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 389,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,136.09/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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