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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 900.02 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 900.02 and 357.46 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 900.02 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/900.02 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 900.02 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 321,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,721.15/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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