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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.69, 903.49 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.69, 903.49 and 359.97 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.69 : 903.49 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.69/903.49 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.69x = 903.49 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.69x = 325,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,224.78/654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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