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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.29, 901.58 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.29, 901.58 and 431.85 is: 595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.29 : 901.58 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.29/901.58 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.29x = 901.58 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.29x = 389,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,345.16/653.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.98

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