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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.38, 903.08 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.38, 903.08 and 359.64 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.38 : 903.08 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.38/903.08 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.38x = 903.08 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.38x = 324,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,784.59/654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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