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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 902.73 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 902.73 and 359.43 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 902.73 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/902.73 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 902.73 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 324,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,468.24/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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