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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.17, 980.70 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.17, 980.70 and 448.23 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.17 : 980.70 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.17/980.70 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.17x = 980.70 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.17x = 439,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,579.16/654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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