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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.26, 902.87 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.26, 902.87 and 374.48 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.26 : 902.87 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.26/902.87 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.26x = 902.87 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.26x = 338,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,104.50/654.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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