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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 980.71 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 980.71 and 434.97 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 980.71 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/980.71 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 980.71 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 426,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,578.34/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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