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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.86, 902.34 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.86, 902.34 and 359.15 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.86 : 902.34 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.86/902.34 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.86x = 902.34 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.86x = 324,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,070.90/653.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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