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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 903.49 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 903.49 and 355.95 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 903.49 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/903.49 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 903.49 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 321,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,597.27/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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