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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.91, 902.39 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.91, 902.39 and 359.18 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.91 : 902.39 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.91/902.39 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.91x = 902.39 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.91x = 324,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,114.13/653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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