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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 979.62 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 979.62 and 459.32 is: 687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 979.62 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/979.62 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 979.62 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 449,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,959.06/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.86

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