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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.72, 902.11 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.72, 902.11 and 354.95 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.72 : 902.11 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.72/902.11 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.72x = 902.11 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.72x = 320,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,205.31/653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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