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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 902.56 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 902.56 and 444.62 is: 613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 902.56 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/902.56 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 902.56 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 401,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,296.23/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.39

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