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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 902.70 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 902.70 and 421.32 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 902.70 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/902.70 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 902.70 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 380,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,325.56/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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