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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 903.62 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 903.62 and 406.27 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 903.62 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/903.62 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 903.62 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 367,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,109.05/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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