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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.45, 982.59 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.45, 982.59 and 448.50 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.45 : 982.59 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.45/982.59 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.45x = 982.59 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.45x = 440,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,691.62/654.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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