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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.34, 902.92 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.34, 902.92 and 359.60 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.34 : 902.92 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.34/902.92 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.34x = 902.92 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.34x = 324,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,690.03/654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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