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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 903.42 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 903.42 and 359.94 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 903.42 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/903.42 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 903.42 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 325,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,176.99/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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