Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.49, 901.62 and 391.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653.49, 901.62 and 391.41 is: 540.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653.49 : 901.62 = 391.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653.49/901.62 = 391.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653.49x = 901.62 × 391.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653.49x = 352,903.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,903.08/653.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.03
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