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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.81, 901.23 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.81, 901.23 and 495.81 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.81 : 901.23 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.81/901.23 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.81x = 901.23 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.81x = 446,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,838.85/653.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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