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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 902.16 and 579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 902.16 and 579.50 is: 799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 902.16 = 579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/902.16 = 579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 902.16 × 579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 522,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,801.72/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.26

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