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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 902.96 and 418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 902.96 and 418.36 is: 577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 902.96 = 418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/902.96 = 418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 902.96 × 418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 377,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,762.35/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.14

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