Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.44, 908 and 645.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653.44, 908 and 645.28 is: 896.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653.44 : 908 = 645.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653.44/908 = 645.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653.44x = 908 × 645.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653.44x = 585,914.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,914.24/653.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896.66
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