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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.03, 901.19 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.03, 901.19 and 358.31 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.03 : 901.19 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.03/901.19 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.03x = 901.19 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.03x = 322,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,905.39/653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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