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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 904.19 and 496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 904.19 and 496.71 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 904.19 = 496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/904.19 = 496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 904.19 × 496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 449,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,116.59/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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