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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 902.54 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 902.54 and 355.25 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 902.54 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/902.54 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 902.54 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 320,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,630.48/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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