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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.13, 900.32 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.13, 900.32 and 466.29 is: 642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.13 : 900.32 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.13/900.32 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.13x = 900.32 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.13x = 419,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,807.88/653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.76

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