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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 980.13 and 609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 980.13 and 609.38 is: 912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 980.13 = 609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/980.13 = 609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 980.13 × 609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 597,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,272.68/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.80

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