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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 901.35 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 901.35 and 358.44 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 901.35 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/901.35 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 901.35 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 323,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,079.89/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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