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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.92, 901.59 and 478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.92, 901.59 and 478.96 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.92 : 901.59 = 478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.92/901.59 = 478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.92x = 901.59 × 478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.92x = 431,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,825.55/653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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