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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.46, 901.74 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.46, 901.74 and 358.72 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.46 : 901.74 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.46/901.74 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.46x = 901.74 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.46x = 323,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,472.17/653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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