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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 900.87 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 900.87 and 358.06 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 900.87 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/900.87 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 900.87 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 322,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,565.51/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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