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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 901.40 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 901.40 and 431.72 is: 595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 901.40 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/901.40 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 901.40 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 389,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,155.74/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.80

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