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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 981.51 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 981.51 and 423.51 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 981.51 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/981.51 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 981.51 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 415,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,679.30/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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