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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.17, 902.72 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.17, 902.72 and 421.29 is: 581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.17 : 902.72 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.17/902.72 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.17x = 902.72 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.17x = 380,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,304.80/654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.36

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