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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.78, 902.23 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.78, 902.23 and 359.08 is: 495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.78 : 902.23 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.78/902.23 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.78x = 902.23 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.78x = 323,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,969.60/653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.53

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