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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 903.69 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 903.69 and 360.08 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 903.69 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/903.69 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 903.69 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 325,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,399.91/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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