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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 980.55 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 980.55 and 472.25 is: 707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 980.55 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/980.55 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 980.55 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 463,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,064.74/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.27

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