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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 902.35 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 902.35 and 430.38 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 902.35 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/902.35 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 902.35 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 388,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,353.39/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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