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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 900.62 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 900.62 and 357.89 is: 493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 900.62 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/900.62 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 900.62 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 322,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,316.60/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.89

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