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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 902.28 and 477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 902.28 and 477.84 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 902.28 = 477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/902.28 = 477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 902.28 × 477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 431,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,145.48/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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