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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.30 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.30 and 405.42 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.30 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.30 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.30 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 365,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,808.44/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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