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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 903.40 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 903.40 and 374.92 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 903.40 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/903.40 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 903.40 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 338,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,699.53/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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