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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.37, 903.16 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.37, 903.16 and 415.16 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.37 : 903.16 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.37/903.16 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.37x = 903.16 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.37x = 374,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,955.91/654.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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