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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 903.32 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 903.32 and 389.21 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 903.32 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/903.32 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 903.32 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 351,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,581.18/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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