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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 903.72 and 418.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 903.72 and 418.76 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 903.72 = 418.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/903.72 = 418.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 903.72 × 418.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 378,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,441.79/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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