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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 903.69 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 903.69 and 529.74 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 903.69 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/903.69 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 903.69 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 478,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,720.74/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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