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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 901.62 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.64, 901.62 and 498.12 is: 687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.64 : 901.62 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.64/901.62 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.64x = 901.62 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.64x = 449,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,114.95/653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.10

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