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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 902.72 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 902.72 and 359.42 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 902.72 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/902.72 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 902.72 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 324,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,455.62/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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