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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.50, 901.83 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.50, 901.83 and 354.74 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.50 : 901.83 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.50/901.83 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.50x = 901.83 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.50x = 319,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,916.54/653.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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