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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 902.73 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 902.73 and 355.40 is: 490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 902.73 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/902.73 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 902.73 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 320,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,830.24/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.45

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