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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.63 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.63 and 355.33 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.63 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.63 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.63 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 320,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,727.48/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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