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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.83, 904.10 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.83, 904.10 and 406.52 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.83 : 904.10 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.83/904.10 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.83x = 904.10 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.83x = 367,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,528.18/654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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