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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.40, 901.23 and 414.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.40, 901.23 and 414.05 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.40 : 901.23 = 414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.40/901.23 = 414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.40x = 901.23 × 414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.40x = 373,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,152.02/653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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