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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 901.33 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 901.33 and 495.92 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 901.33 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/901.33 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 901.33 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 446,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,988.59/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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