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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 901.98 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 901.98 and 488.32 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 901.98 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/901.98 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 901.98 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 440,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,454.87/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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