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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.57, 903.56 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.57, 903.56 and 506.61 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.57 : 903.56 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.57/903.56 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.57x = 903.56 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.57x = 457,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,750.00/654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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