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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.41, 903.04 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.41, 903.04 and 359.62 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.41 : 903.04 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.41/903.04 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.41x = 903.04 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.41x = 324,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,751.24/654.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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