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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.10, 901.60 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.10, 901.60 and 444.38 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.10 : 901.60 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.10/901.60 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.10x = 901.60 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.10x = 400,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,653.01/653.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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