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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.90, 902.39 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.90, 902.39 and 359.16 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.90 : 902.39 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.90/902.39 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.90x = 902.39 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.90x = 324,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,105.55/653.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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