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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 902.32 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.84, 902.32 and 359.12 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.84 : 902.32 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.84/902.32 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.84x = 902.32 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.84x = 324,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,042.52/653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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