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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.27, 902.87 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.27, 902.87 and 359.53 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.27 : 902.87 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.27/902.87 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.27x = 902.87 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.27x = 324,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,608.85/654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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