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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.79, 903.66 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.79, 903.66 and 360.06 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.79 : 903.66 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.79/903.66 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.79x = 903.66 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.79x = 325,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,370.02/654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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