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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.13, 902.67 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.13, 902.67 and 359.39 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.13 : 902.67 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.13/902.67 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.13x = 902.67 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.13x = 324,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,410.57/654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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