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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 980.78 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 980.78 and 437.32 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 980.78 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/980.78 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 980.78 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 428,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,914.71/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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