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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.44, 981.54 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.44, 981.54 and 215.68 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.44 : 981.54 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.44/981.54 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.44x = 981.54 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.44x = 211,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,698.55/654.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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