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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 979.93 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 979.93 and 403.89 is: 604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 979.93 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/979.93 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 979.93 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 395,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,783.93/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.30

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