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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 902.61 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 902.61 and 421.59 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 902.61 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/902.61 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 902.61 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 380,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,531.35/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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