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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 903.54 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 903.54 and 359.97 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 903.54 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/903.54 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 903.54 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 325,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,245.49/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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