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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 901.84 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 901.84 and 488.64 is: 673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 901.84 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/901.84 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 901.84 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 440,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,675.10/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.28

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