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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 903.33 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 903.33 and 392.70 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 903.33 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/903.33 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 903.33 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 354,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,737.69/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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