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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.40, 901.67 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.40, 901.67 and 358.66 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.40 : 901.67 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.40/901.67 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.40x = 901.67 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.40x = 323,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,392.30/653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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