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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 902.51 and 466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 902.51 and 466.31 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 902.51 = 466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/902.51 = 466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 902.51 × 466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 420,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,849.44/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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