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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 903.38 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 903.38 and 359.91 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 903.38 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/903.38 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 903.38 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 325,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,130.98/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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