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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 901.36 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 901.36 and 414.06 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 901.36 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/901.36 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 901.36 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 373,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,211.93/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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