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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 900.90 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 900.90 and 358.09 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 900.90 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/900.90 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 900.90 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 322,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,605.34/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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