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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 902.76 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 902.76 and 359.43 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 902.76 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/902.76 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 902.76 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 324,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,472.72/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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