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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 901.56 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 901.56 and 488.26 is: 673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 901.56 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/901.56 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 901.56 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 440,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,195.69/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.04

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