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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 901.92 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 901.92 and 506.56 is: 698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 901.92 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/901.92 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 901.92 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 456,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,876.60/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.03

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