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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 903.28 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 903.28 and 359.79 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 903.28 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/903.28 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 903.28 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 324,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,989.31/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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