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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 981.92 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 981.92 and 307.75 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 981.92 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/981.92 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 981.92 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 302,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,185.88/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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