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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 903.95 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 903.95 and 445.23 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 903.95 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/903.95 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 903.95 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 402,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,463.43/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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