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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 903.54 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 903.54 and 433.72 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 903.54 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/903.54 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 903.54 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 391,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,883.37/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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