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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.69, 903.44 and 359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.69, 903.44 and 359.95 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.69 : 903.44 = 359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.69/903.44 = 359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.69x = 903.44 × 359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.69x = 325,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,193.23/654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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