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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.59, 901.86 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.59, 901.86 and 454.48 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.59 : 901.86 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.59/901.86 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.59x = 901.86 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.59x = 409,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,877.33/653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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