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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 901.14 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 901.14 and 358.29 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 901.14 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/901.14 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 901.14 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 322,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,870.12/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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