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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.61, 903.34 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.61, 903.34 and 359.88 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.61 : 903.34 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.61/903.34 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.61x = 903.34 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.61x = 325,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,094.00/654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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