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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.61, 903.33 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.61, 903.33 and 374.80 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.61 : 903.33 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.61/903.33 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.61x = 903.33 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.61x = 338,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,568.08/654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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