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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 900.03 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 900.03 and 357.45 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 900.03 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/900.03 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 900.03 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 321,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,715.72/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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