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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 903.27 and 421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 903.27 and 421.99 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 903.27 = 421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/903.27 = 421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 903.27 × 421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 381,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,170.91/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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