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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.23, 901.19 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.23, 901.19 and 443.62 is: 612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.23 : 901.19 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.23/901.19 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.23x = 901.19 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.23x = 399,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,779.18/653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.01

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