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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 901.44 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 901.44 and 506.58 is: 697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 901.44 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/901.44 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 901.44 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 456,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,651.48/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.99

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