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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 902.76 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 902.76 and 359.41 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 902.76 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/902.76 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 902.76 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 324,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,460.97/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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