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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.88 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.88 and 308.03 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.88 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.88 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.88 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 302,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,450.18/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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