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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 903.06 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 903.06 and 405.77 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 903.06 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/903.06 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 903.06 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 366,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,430.14/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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