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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.55, 980.66 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.55, 980.66 and 434.32 is: 651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.55 : 980.66 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.55/980.66 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.55x = 980.66 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.55x = 425,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,920.81/653.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.71

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