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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 981.27 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 981.27 and 448.46 is: 672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 981.27 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/981.27 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 981.27 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 440,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,058.10/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.34

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