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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 918.98 and 653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 918.98 and 653 is: 899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 918.98 = 653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/918.98 = 653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 918.98 × 653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 600,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,093.94/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.27

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