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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 900.43 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 900.43 and 357.75 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 900.43 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/900.43 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 900.43 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 322,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,127.94/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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