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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.29, 981.57 and 614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.29, 981.57 and 614.41 is: 923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.29 : 981.57 = 614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.29/981.57 = 614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.29x = 981.57 × 614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.29x = 603,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,086.42/653.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.15

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