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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 902.73 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 902.73 and 405.60 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 902.73 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/902.73 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 902.73 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 366,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,147.29/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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