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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.40, 980.56 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.40, 980.56 and 448.24 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.40 : 980.56 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.40/980.56 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.40x = 980.56 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.40x = 439,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,526.21/654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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