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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 981.59 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 981.59 and 324.85 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 981.59 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/981.59 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 981.59 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 318,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,866.18/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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