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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 902.59 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 902.59 and 359.33 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 902.59 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/902.59 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 902.59 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 324,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,322.25/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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