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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 903.24 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 903.24 and 359.82 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 903.24 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/903.24 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 903.24 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 325,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,003.82/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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