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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 904.03 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 904.03 and 444.83 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 904.03 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/904.03 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 904.03 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 402,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,134.03/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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