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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.61, 903.36 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.61, 903.36 and 374.85 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.61 : 903.36 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.61/903.36 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.61x = 903.36 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.61x = 338,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,619.98/654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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