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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 902.69 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 902.69 and 511.95 is: 706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 902.69 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/902.69 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 902.69 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 462,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,132.69/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.60

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