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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.98, 902.50 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.98, 902.50 and 355.23 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.98 : 902.50 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.98/902.50 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.98x = 902.50 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.98x = 320,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,597.78/653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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