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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 901.98 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 901.98 and 354.86 is: 489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 901.98 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/901.98 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 901.98 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 320,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,075.50/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.69

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