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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.13, 979.57 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.13, 979.57 and 448.12 is: 671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.13 : 979.57 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.13/979.57 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.13x = 979.57 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.13x = 438,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,964.91/654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.07

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