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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 901.37 and 432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 901.37 and 432.08 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 901.37 = 432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/901.37 = 432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 901.37 × 432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 389,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,467.28/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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