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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.24, 901.47 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.24, 901.47 and 358.50 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.24 : 901.47 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.24/901.47 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.24x = 901.47 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.24x = 323,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,181.72/653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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