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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 901.53 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 901.53 and 467.27 is: 644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 901.53 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/901.53 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 901.53 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 421,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,256.80/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.05

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