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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 902.05 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 902.05 and 358.93 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 902.05 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/902.05 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 902.05 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 323,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,772.81/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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