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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 900.32 and 353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 900.32 and 353.65 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 900.32 = 353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/900.32 = 353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 900.32 × 353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 318,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,398.17/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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