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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 903.40 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 903.40 and 359.92 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 903.40 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/903.40 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 903.40 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 325,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,151.44/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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