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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 903.04 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 903.04 and 374.64 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 903.04 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/903.04 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 903.04 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 338,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,314.91/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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