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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.45 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.45 and 449.62 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.45 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.45 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.45 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 441,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,277.10/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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