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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.74, 903.52 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.74, 903.52 and 359.98 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.74 : 903.52 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.74/903.52 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.74x = 903.52 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.74x = 325,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,249.13/654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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