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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 903.39 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 903.39 and 359.92 is: 496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 903.39 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/903.39 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 903.39 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 325,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,148.13/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.69

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