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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.55 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.55 and 454.98 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.55 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.55 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.55 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 410,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,642.20/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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