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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 904.18 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 904.18 and 478.74 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 904.18 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/904.18 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 904.18 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 432,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,867.13/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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