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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 903.42 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 903.42 and 392.66 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 903.42 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/903.42 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 903.42 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 354,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,734.93/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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