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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 903.79 and 356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 903.79 and 356.17 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 903.79 = 356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/903.79 = 356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 903.79 × 356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 321,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,901.52/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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