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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981.83 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981.83 and 449.44 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981.83 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981.83 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981.83 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 441,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,272.34/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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