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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.77, 903.58 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.77, 903.58 and 360.04 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.77 : 903.58 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.77/903.58 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.77x = 903.58 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.77x = 325,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,324.94/654.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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