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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.21, 901.55 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.21, 901.55 and 495.56 is: 683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.21 : 901.55 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.21/901.55 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.21x = 901.55 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.21x = 446,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,776.74/653.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.97

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