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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.73, 901.89 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.73, 901.89 and 420.99 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.73 : 901.89 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.73/901.89 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.73x = 901.89 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.73x = 379,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,686.67/653.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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