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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 982.58 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 982.58 and 621.47 is: 933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 982.58 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/982.58 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 982.58 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 610,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,635.97/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.18

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