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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.74, 903.44 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.74, 903.44 and 389.30 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.74 : 903.44 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.74/903.44 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.74x = 903.44 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.74x = 351,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,709.19/654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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