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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 901.82 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 901.82 and 420.52 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 901.82 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/901.82 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 901.82 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 379,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,233.35/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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