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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.09, 900.14 and 622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.09, 900.14 and 622.33 is: 857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.09 : 900.14 = 622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.09/900.14 = 622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.09x = 900.14 × 622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.09x = 560,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,178.76/653.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.74

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