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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 900.43 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 900.43 and 357.76 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 900.43 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/900.43 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 900.43 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 322,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,133.80/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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