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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 903.84 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 903.84 and 496.56 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 903.84 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/903.84 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 903.84 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 448,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,810.79/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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