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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 982.59 and 423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 982.59 and 423.55 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 982.59 = 423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/982.59 = 423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 982.59 × 423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 416,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,175.99/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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