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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.18, 901.26 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.18, 901.26 and 443.52 is: 611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.18 : 901.26 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.18/901.26 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.18x = 901.26 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.18x = 399,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,726.84/653.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.98

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