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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 902.80 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 902.80 and 405.61 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 902.80 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/902.80 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 902.80 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 366,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,180.68/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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