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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 903.66 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 903.66 and 378.84 is: 522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 903.66 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/903.66 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 903.66 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 342,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342.55/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.79

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