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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 982.10 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 982.10 and 325.62 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 982.10 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/982.10 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 982.10 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 319,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,788.53/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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