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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 903.89 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 903.89 and 360.28 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 903.89 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/903.89 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 903.89 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 325,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,653.49/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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