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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 902.74 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 902.74 and 359.45 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 902.74 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/902.74 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 902.74 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 324,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,486.74/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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