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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 902.46 and 554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 902.46 and 554.15 is: 764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 902.46 = 554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/902.46 = 554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 902.46 × 554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 500,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,094.35/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.48

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