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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 982.12 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 982.12 and 215.96 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 982.12 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/982.12 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 982.12 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 212,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,098.10/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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