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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.55, 903.22 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.55, 903.22 and 374.79 is: 517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.55 : 903.22 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.55/903.22 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.55x = 903.22 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.55x = 338,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,513.50/654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.17

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