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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.23 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.23 and 469.53 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.23 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.23 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.23 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 460,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,714.57/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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