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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 903.48 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 903.48 and 359.98 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 903.48 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/903.48 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 903.48 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 325,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,234.73/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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