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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 903.53 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 903.53 and 360 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 903.53 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/903.53 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 903.53 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 325,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,271.70/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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