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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 902.80 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 902.80 and 392.28 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 902.80 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/902.80 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 902.80 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 354,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,150.38/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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