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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 902.64 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 902.64 and 477.42 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 902.64 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/902.64 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 902.64 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 430,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,938.39/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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