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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.93, 902.90 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.93, 902.90 and 444.78 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.93 : 902.90 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.93/902.90 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.93x = 902.90 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.93x = 401,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,589.64/654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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