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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.64 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.64 and 359.36 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.64 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.64 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.64 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 324,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,372.71/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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