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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.60, 903.37 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.60, 903.37 and 359.89 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.60 : 903.37 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.60/903.37 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.60x = 903.37 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.60x = 325,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,113.83/654.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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