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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.26, 903.09 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.26, 903.09 and 447.86 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.26 : 903.09 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.26/903.09 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.26x = 903.09 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.26x = 404,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,457.89/654.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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