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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.13, 900.94 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.13, 900.94 and 604.86 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.13 : 900.94 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.13/900.94 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.13x = 900.94 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.13x = 544,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,945.58/654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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