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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 901.47 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 901.47 and 467.56 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 901.47 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/901.47 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 901.47 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 421,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,491.31/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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