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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 980.31 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 980.31 and 433.17 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 980.31 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/980.31 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 980.31 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 424,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,640.88/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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