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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 903.12 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 903.12 and 359.71 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 903.12 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/903.12 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 903.12 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 324,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,861.30/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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