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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 902.56 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.84, 902.56 and 488.32 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.84 : 902.56 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.84/902.56 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.84x = 902.56 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.84x = 440,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,738.10/653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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