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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.65, 901.21 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.65, 901.21 and 507.23 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.65 : 901.21 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.65/901.21 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.65x = 901.21 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.65x = 457,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,120.75/654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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