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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 903.03 and 421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 903.03 and 421.42 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 903.03 = 421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/903.03 = 421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 903.03 × 421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 380,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,554.90/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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