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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 981.84 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 981.84 and 307.80 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 981.84 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/981.84 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 981.84 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 302,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,210.35/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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