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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.29, 903.15 and 467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.29, 903.15 and 467.89 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.29 : 903.15 = 467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.29/903.15 = 467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.29x = 903.15 × 467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.29x = 422,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,577.68/654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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