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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.74, 902.19 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.74, 902.19 and 359.01 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.74 : 902.19 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.74/902.19 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.74x = 902.19 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.74x = 323,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,895.23/653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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