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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.75, 981.68 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.75, 981.68 and 425.07 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.75 : 981.68 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.75/981.68 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.75x = 981.68 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.75x = 417,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,280.59/654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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