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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 901.68 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 901.68 and 444.43 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 901.68 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/901.68 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 901.68 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 400,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,731.39/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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