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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 903.60 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 903.60 and 360.05 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 903.60 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/903.60 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 903.60 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 325,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,336.66/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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