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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.83, 903.26 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.83, 903.26 and 430.29 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.83 : 903.26 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.83/903.26 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.83x = 903.26 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.83x = 388,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,663.75/653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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