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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.51, 901.79 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.51, 901.79 and 358.71 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.51 : 901.79 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.51/901.79 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.51x = 901.79 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.51x = 323,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,481.09/653.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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