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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.34, 903.36 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.34, 903.36 and 405.76 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.34 : 903.36 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.34/903.36 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.34x = 903.36 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.34x = 366,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,547.35/654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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