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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 980.45 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 980.45 and 302.63 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 980.45 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/980.45 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 980.45 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 296,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,709.44/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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