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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.71, 902.15 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.71, 902.15 and 358.98 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.71 : 902.15 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.71/902.15 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.71x = 902.15 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.71x = 323,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,853.81/653.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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