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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.71 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.71 and 374.39 is: 516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.71 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.71 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.71 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 337,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,965.60/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.70

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