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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.62, 901.98 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.62, 901.98 and 358.87 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.62 : 901.98 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.62/901.98 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.62x = 901.98 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.62x = 323,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,693.56/653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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