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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 903.32 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 903.32 and 359.86 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 903.32 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/903.32 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 903.32 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 325,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,068.74/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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