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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 902.85 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 902.85 and 359.51 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 902.85 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/902.85 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 902.85 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 324,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,581.29/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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