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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.44, 903.15 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.44, 903.15 and 392.54 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.44 : 903.15 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.44/903.15 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.44x = 903.15 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.44x = 354,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,517.99/654.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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