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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.44 : 908 = 645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.44/908 = 645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.44x = 908 × 645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.44x = 585,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,914.24/653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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