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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.47, 903.16 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.47, 903.16 and 359.73 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.47 : 903.16 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.47/903.16 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.47x = 903.16 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.47x = 324,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,893.75/654.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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