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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 903.45 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 903.45 and 405.72 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 903.45 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/903.45 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 903.45 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 366,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,547.73/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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