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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.31, 902.96 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.31, 902.96 and 359.56 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.31 : 902.96 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.31/902.96 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.31x = 902.96 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.31x = 324,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,668.30/654.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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