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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.51, 982.09 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.51, 982.09 and 307.83 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.51 : 982.09 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.51/982.09 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.51x = 982.09 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.51x = 302,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,320.83/654.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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