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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.53, 903.26 and 405.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.53, 903.26 and 405.97 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.53 : 903.26 = 405.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.53/903.26 = 405.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.53x = 903.26 × 405.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.53x = 366,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,695.22/654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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