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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.60, 982.26 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.60, 982.26 and 438.60 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.60 : 982.26 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.60/982.26 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.60x = 982.26 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.60x = 430,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,819.24/654.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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