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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.99, 902.51 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.99, 902.51 and 359.25 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.99 : 902.51 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.99/902.51 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.99x = 902.51 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.99x = 324,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,220.41/653.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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