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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 902.84 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 902.84 and 359.48 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 902.84 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/902.84 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 902.84 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 324,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,552.92/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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