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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.65, 902.93 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.65, 902.93 and 615.47 is: 848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.65 : 902.93 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.65/902.93 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.65x = 902.93 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.65x = 555,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,725.51/654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.90

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