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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.21, 901.59 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.21, 901.59 and 443.74 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.21 : 901.59 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.21/901.59 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.21x = 901.59 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.21x = 400,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,071.55/653.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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