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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 901.48 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 901.48 and 358.52 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 901.48 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/901.48 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 901.48 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 323,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,198.61/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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