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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 903.03 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 903.03 and 359.62 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 903.03 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/903.03 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 903.03 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 324,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,748.48/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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