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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 902.94 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 902.94 and 374.50 is: 516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 902.94 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/902.94 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 902.94 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 338,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,151.03/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.83

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