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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.57, 901.23 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.57, 901.23 and 457.04 is: 630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.57 : 901.23 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.57/901.23 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.57x = 901.23 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.57x = 411,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,898.70/653.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.23

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