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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.64, 903.44 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.64, 903.44 and 406.09 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.64 : 903.44 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.64/903.44 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.64x = 903.44 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.64x = 366,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,875.92/654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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