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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.65, 903.31 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.65, 903.31 and 374.81 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.65 : 903.31 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.65/903.31 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.65x = 903.31 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.65x = 338,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,570.94/654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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