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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.34, 903.25 and 488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.34, 903.25 and 488.82 is: 674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.34 : 903.25 = 488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.34/903.25 = 488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.34x = 903.25 × 488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.34x = 441,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,526.67/654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.77

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