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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 900.18 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 900.18 and 593.76 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 900.18 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/900.18 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 900.18 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 534,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,490.88/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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