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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 901.98 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 901.98 and 488.30 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 901.98 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/901.98 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 901.98 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 440,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,436.83/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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