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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 980.88 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 980.88 and 307.44 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 980.88 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/980.88 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 980.88 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 301,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,561.75/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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