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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.44, 901.76 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.44, 901.76 and 358.71 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.44 : 901.76 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.44/901.76 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.44x = 901.76 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.44x = 323,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,472.24/653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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