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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 901.26 and 487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 901.26 and 487.53 is: 672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 901.26 = 487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/901.26 = 487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 901.26 × 487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 439,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,391.29/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.28

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