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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 900.78 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 900.78 and 403.95 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 900.78 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/900.78 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 900.78 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 363,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,870.08/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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