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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 981.89 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 981.89 and 321.14 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 981.89 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/981.89 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 981.89 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 315,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,324.15/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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