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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.34, 901.60 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.34, 901.60 and 354.58 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.34 : 901.60 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.34/901.60 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.34x = 901.60 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.34x = 319,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,692.26/653.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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