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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 903.40 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 903.40 and 359.93 is: 496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 903.40 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/903.40 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 903.40 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 325,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,164.49/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.69

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