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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 900.40 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 900.40 and 497.64 is: 686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 900.40 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/900.40 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 900.40 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 448,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,075.06/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.01

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