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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 903.68 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 903.68 and 360.14 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 903.68 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/903.68 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 903.68 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 325,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,445.00/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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