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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 981.12 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 981.12 and 312 is: 468

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 981.12 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/981.12 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 981.12 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 306,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,109.44/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468

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