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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.05, 902.60 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.05, 902.60 and 359.33 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.05 : 902.60 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.05/902.60 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.05x = 902.60 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.05x = 324,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,326.30/654.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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