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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981.36 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981.36 and 312 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981.36 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981.36 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981.36 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 306,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,184.32/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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