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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 904.08 and 574.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 904.08 and 574.81 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 904.08 = 574.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/904.08 = 574.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 904.08 × 574.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 519,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,675.97/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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