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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.30, 902.88 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.30, 902.88 and 359.55 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.30 : 902.88 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.30/902.88 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.30x = 902.88 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.30x = 324,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,630.50/654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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