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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.44, 981.78 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.44, 981.78 and 423.22 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.44 : 981.78 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.44/981.78 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.44x = 981.78 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.44x = 415,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,508.93/654.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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