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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.41, 981.93 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.41, 981.93 and 325.37 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.41 : 981.93 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.41/981.93 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.41x = 981.93 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.41x = 319,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,494.24/654.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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