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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 903.32 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 903.32 and 389.07 is: 536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 903.32 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/903.32 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 903.32 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 351,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,452.77/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.84

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