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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 902.81 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 902.81 and 402.03 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 902.81 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/902.81 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 902.81 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 362,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,954.69/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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