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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 903.58 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 903.58 and 406.04 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 903.58 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/903.58 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 903.58 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 366,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,889.62/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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