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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.56, 900.96 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.56, 900.96 and 466.72 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.56 : 900.96 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.56/900.96 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.56x = 900.96 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.56x = 420,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,496.05/653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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