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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 981.60 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 981.60 and 423.28 is: 634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 981.60 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/981.60 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 981.60 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 415,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,491.65/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.66

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