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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.07, 901.23 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.07, 901.23 and 358.33 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.07 : 901.23 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.07/901.23 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.07x = 901.23 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.07x = 322,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,937.85/653.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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