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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 903.77 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 903.77 and 356.15 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 903.77 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/903.77 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 903.77 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 321,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,877.69/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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