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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.57, 902.72 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.57, 902.72 and 476.25 is: 657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.57 : 902.72 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.57/902.72 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.57x = 902.72 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.57x = 429,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,920.40/653.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.80

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