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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 903.72 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 903.72 and 458.41 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 903.72 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/903.72 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 903.72 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 414,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,274.29/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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