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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 902.95 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 902.95 and 392.45 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 902.95 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/902.95 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 902.95 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 354,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,357.23/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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