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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.77, 903.88 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.77, 903.88 and 406.44 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.77 : 903.88 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.77/903.88 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.77x = 903.88 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.77x = 367,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,372.99/654.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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