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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.81 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.81 and 470.52 is: 705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.81 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.81 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.81 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 461,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,961.24/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.65

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