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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.39, 901.62 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.39, 901.62 and 358.59 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.39 : 901.62 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.39/901.62 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.39x = 901.62 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.39x = 323,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,311.92/653.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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