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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.27, 901.46 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.27, 901.46 and 373.45 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.27 : 901.46 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.27/901.46 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.27x = 901.46 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.27x = 336,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,654.26/653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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