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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.22, 901.26 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.22, 901.26 and 454.14 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.22 : 901.26 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.22/901.26 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.22x = 901.26 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.22x = 409,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,298.22/653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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