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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.24, 901.49 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.24, 901.49 and 358.53 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.24 : 901.49 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.24/901.49 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.24x = 901.49 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.24x = 323,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,204.91/653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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