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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.83, 903.72 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.83, 903.72 and 434.21 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.83 : 903.72 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.83/903.72 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.83x = 903.72 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.83x = 392,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,404.26/654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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