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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 903.31 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 903.31 and 406.41 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 903.31 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/903.31 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 903.31 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 367,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,114.22/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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