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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.49, 902.16 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.49, 902.16 and 432.96 is: 597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.49 : 902.16 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.49/902.16 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.49x = 902.16 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.49x = 390,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,599.19/653.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.71

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