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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.30, 902.43 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.30, 902.43 and 392.04 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.30 : 902.43 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.30/902.43 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.30x = 902.43 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.30x = 353,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,788.66/654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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