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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 903.47 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 903.47 and 392.64 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 903.47 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/903.47 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 903.47 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 354,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,738.46/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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