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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 903.36 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 903.36 and 359.91 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 903.36 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/903.36 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 903.36 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 325,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,133.03/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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