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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.27, 901.51 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.27, 901.51 and 358.54 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.27 : 901.51 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.27/901.51 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.27x = 901.51 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.27x = 323,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,227.40/653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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