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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 903.28 and 359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 903.28 and 359.85 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 903.28 = 359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/903.28 = 359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 903.28 × 359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 325,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,045.31/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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