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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 982.04 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 982.04 and 215.75 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 982.04 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/982.04 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 982.04 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 211,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,872.20/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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