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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 903.20 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 903.20 and 374.91 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 903.20 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/903.20 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 903.20 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 338,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,618.71/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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