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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.86, 903.69 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.86, 903.69 and 360.13 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.86 : 903.69 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.86/903.69 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.86x = 903.69 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.86x = 325,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,445.88/654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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