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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 902.24 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 902.24 and 429.88 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 902.24 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/902.24 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 902.24 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 387,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,854.93/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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