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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 900.70 and 496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 900.70 and 496.07 is: 683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 900.70 = 496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/900.70 = 496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 900.70 × 496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 446,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,811.26/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.95

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