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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.79, 903.53 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.79, 903.53 and 360.04 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.79 : 903.53 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.79/903.53 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.79x = 903.53 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.79x = 325,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,305.58/654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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