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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.55, 901.92 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.55, 901.92 and 405 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.55 : 901.92 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.55/901.92 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.55x = 901.92 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.55x = 365,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,277.60/653.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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