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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 901.99 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 901.99 and 444.34 is: 612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 901.99 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/901.99 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 901.99 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 400,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,784.35/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.84

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