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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.23, 900.78 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.23, 900.78 and 454.28 is: 626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.23 : 900.78 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.23/900.78 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.23x = 900.78 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.23x = 409,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,208.59/653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.44

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