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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 902.61 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 902.61 and 496.81 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 902.61 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/902.61 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 902.61 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 448,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,425.67/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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