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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 901.98 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 901.98 and 444.06 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 901.98 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/901.98 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 901.98 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 400,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,533.24/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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