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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.49, 903.15 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.49, 903.15 and 359.70 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.49 : 903.15 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.49/903.15 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.49x = 903.15 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.49x = 324,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,863.06/654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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