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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 901.53 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 901.53 and 496.53 is: 684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 901.53 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/901.53 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 901.53 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 447,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,636.69/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.38

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