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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 902.69 and 497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 902.69 and 497.00 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 902.69 = 497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/902.69 = 497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 902.69 × 497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 448,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,632.19/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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