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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.48, 901.76 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.48, 901.76 and 358.68 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.48 : 901.76 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.48/901.76 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.48x = 901.76 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.48x = 323,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,441.48/653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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