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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 980.80 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 980.80 and 312 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 980.80 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/980.80 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 980.80 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 306,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,009.60/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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