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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 902.98 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 902.98 and 496.68 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 902.98 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/902.98 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 902.98 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 448,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,494.42/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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