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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.15, 902.70 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.15, 902.70 and 359.45 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.15 : 902.70 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.15/902.70 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.15x = 902.70 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.15x = 324,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,471.00/654.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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