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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 901.23 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 901.23 and 358.32 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 901.23 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/901.23 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 901.23 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 322,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,930.77/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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