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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 902.79 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 902.79 and 359.46 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 902.79 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/902.79 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 902.79 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 324,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,516.89/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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