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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 981.45 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 981.45 and 307.46 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 981.45 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/981.45 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 981.45 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 301,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,759.07/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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