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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 900.69 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 900.69 and 357.95 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 900.69 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/900.69 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 900.69 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 322,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,395.69/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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