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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.47, 901.88 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.47, 901.88 and 421.27 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.47 : 901.88 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.47/901.88 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.47x = 901.88 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.47x = 379,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,932.88/653.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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