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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 902.63 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 902.63 and 359.34 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 902.63 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/902.63 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 902.63 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 324,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,349.27/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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