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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 903.51 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 903.51 and 359.99 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 903.51 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/903.51 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 903.51 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 325,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,253.44/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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