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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.62, 902.05 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.62, 902.05 and 358.94 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.62 : 902.05 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.62/902.05 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.62x = 902.05 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.62x = 323,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,779.80/653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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