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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 983.04 and 632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 983.04 and 632.59 is: 950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 983.04 = 632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/983.04 = 632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 983.04 × 632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 621,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,856.44/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.19

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