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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 902.21 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 902.21 and 420.75 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 902.21 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/902.21 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 902.21 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 379,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,602.75/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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