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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.86, 903.70 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.86, 903.70 and 360.12 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.86 : 903.70 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.86/903.70 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.86x = 903.70 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.86x = 325,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,440.44/654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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