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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.87, 902.79 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.87, 902.79 and 427.13 is: 589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.87 : 902.79 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.87/902.79 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.87x = 902.79 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.87x = 385,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,609.17/653.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.74

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