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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 902.84 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 902.84 and 359.50 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 902.84 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/902.84 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 902.84 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 324,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,570.98/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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