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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.75, 903.96 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.75, 903.96 and 422.28 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.75 : 903.96 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.75/903.96 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.75x = 903.96 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.75x = 381,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,724.23/654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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