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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.21, 902.73 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.21, 902.73 and 479.25 is: 661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.21 : 902.73 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.21/902.73 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.21x = 902.73 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.21x = 432,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,633.35/654.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.31

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