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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.43, 901.73 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.43, 901.73 and 358.71 is: 495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.43 : 901.73 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.43/901.73 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.43x = 901.73 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.43x = 323,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,459.57/653.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.02

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