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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 900.99 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 900.99 and 488.16 is: 672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 900.99 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/900.99 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 900.99 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 439,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,827.28/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.03

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