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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.57, 981.02 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.57, 981.02 and 307.14 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.57 : 981.02 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.57/981.02 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.57x = 981.02 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.57x = 301,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,311.25/654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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