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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 901.54 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 901.54 and 457.22 is: 630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 901.54 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/901.54 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 901.54 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 412,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,202.12/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.22

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