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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 903.64 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 903.64 and 360.07 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 903.64 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/903.64 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 903.64 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 325,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,373.65/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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