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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.53, 903.22 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.53, 903.22 and 359.80 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.53 : 903.22 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.53/903.22 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.53x = 903.22 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.53x = 324,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,975.40/654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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