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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.07, 981.12 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.07, 981.12 and 307.40 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.07 : 981.12 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.07/981.12 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.07x = 981.12 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.07x = 301,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,594.60/654.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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