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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 901.62 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 901.62 and 443.58 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 901.62 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/901.62 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 901.62 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 399,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,940.60/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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