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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.93, 901.52 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.93, 901.52 and 443.78 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.93 : 901.52 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.93/901.52 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.93x = 901.52 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.93x = 400,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,074.33/653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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