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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.04, 901.16 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.04, 901.16 and 358.31 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.04 : 901.16 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.04/901.16 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.04x = 901.16 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.04x = 322,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,896.69/653.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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