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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.74, 902.76 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.74, 902.76 and 421.27 is: 581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.74 : 902.76 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.74/902.76 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.74x = 902.76 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.74x = 380,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,301.19/653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.74

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