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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.64, 983.32 and 632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.64, 983.32 and 632.78 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.64 : 983.32 = 632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.64/983.32 = 632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.64x = 983.32 × 632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.64x = 622,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,225.23/654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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