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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 901.52 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.84, 901.52 and 457.28 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.84 : 901.52 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.84/901.52 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.84x = 901.52 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.84x = 412,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,247.07/653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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