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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 902.58 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 902.58 and 421.32 is: 581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 902.58 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/902.58 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 902.58 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 380,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,275.01/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.46

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