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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 903.31 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 903.31 and 359.84 is: 496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 903.31 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/903.31 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 903.31 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 325,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,041.65/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.58

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