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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 979.17 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 979.17 and 422.27 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 979.17 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/979.17 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 979.17 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 413,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,471.31/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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