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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 902.96 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 902.96 and 355.56 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 902.96 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/902.96 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 902.96 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 321,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,059.40/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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