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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 902.70 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 902.70 and 359.40 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 902.70 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/902.70 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 902.70 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 324,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,430.38/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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