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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.19, 902.72 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.19, 902.72 and 374.42 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.19 : 902.72 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.19/902.72 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.19x = 902.72 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.19x = 337,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,996.42/654.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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