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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 438.21 is: 657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981.72 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981.72 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981.72 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 430,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,199.52/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.32

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