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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 901.86 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 901.86 and 432.66 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 901.86 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/901.86 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 901.86 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 390,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,198.75/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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