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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 901.28 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 901.28 and 420.72 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 901.28 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/901.28 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 901.28 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 379,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,186.52/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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