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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 901.62 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 901.62 and 506.70 is: 698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 901.62 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/901.62 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 901.62 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 456,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,850.85/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.42

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