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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.27, 901.73 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.27, 901.73 and 405 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.27 : 901.73 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.27/901.73 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.27x = 901.73 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.27x = 365,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,201.66/653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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