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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 903.56 and 374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 903.56 and 374.98 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 903.56 = 374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/903.56 = 374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 903.56 × 374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 338,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,816.93/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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