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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 901.56 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 901.56 and 457.20 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 901.56 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/901.56 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 901.56 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 412,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,193.23/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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