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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 903.18 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 903.18 and 359.76 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 903.18 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/903.18 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 903.18 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 324,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,928.04/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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