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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 902.36 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 902.36 and 457.80 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 902.36 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/902.36 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 902.36 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 413,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,100.41/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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