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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.69, 902.31 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.69, 902.31 and 503.01 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.69 : 902.31 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.69/902.31 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.69x = 902.31 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.69x = 453,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,870.95/654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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