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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.98, 900.44 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.98, 900.44 and 617.88 is: 850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.98 : 900.44 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.98/900.44 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.98x = 900.44 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.98x = 556,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,363.87/653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.74

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