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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 903.92 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 903.92 and 360.31 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 903.92 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/903.92 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 903.92 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 325,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,690.06/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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