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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 901.28 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 901.28 and 467.07 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 901.28 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/901.28 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 901.28 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 420,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,956.01/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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