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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 901.20 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 901.20 and 420 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 901.20 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/901.20 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 901.20 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 378,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,504/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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