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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 981.47 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 981.47 and 449.34 is: 673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 981.47 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/981.47 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 981.47 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 441,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,011.48/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.77

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