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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 901.01 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 901.01 and 354.15 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 901.01 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/901.01 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 901.01 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 319,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,096.25/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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