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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.48, 901.02 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.48, 901.02 and 431.96 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.48 : 901.02 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.48/901.02 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.48x = 901.02 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.48x = 389,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,204.60/653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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