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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 902.49 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 902.49 and 359.24 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 902.49 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/902.49 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 902.49 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 324,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,206.00/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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