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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 903.14 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 903.14 and 405.90 is: 559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 903.14 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/903.14 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 903.14 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 366,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,584.53/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.95

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