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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 977.40 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 977.40 and 446.88 is: 668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 977.40 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/977.40 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 977.40 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 436,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,780.51/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.62

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