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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 901.29 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 901.29 and 401.11 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 901.29 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/901.29 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 901.29 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 361,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,516.43/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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