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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.10, 902.62 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.10, 902.62 and 359.35 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.10 : 902.62 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.10/902.62 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.10x = 902.62 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.10x = 324,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,356.50/654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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