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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 904.47 and 488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 904.47 and 488.91 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 904.47 = 488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/904.47 = 488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 904.47 × 488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 442,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,204.43/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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