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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.55, 901.78 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.55, 901.78 and 496.14 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.55 : 901.78 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.55/901.78 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.55x = 901.78 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.55x = 447,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,412.37/653.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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