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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.33, 901.48 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.33, 901.48 and 416.88 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.33 : 901.48 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.33/901.48 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.33x = 901.48 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.33x = 375,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,802.39/653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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