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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 982.01 and 307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 982.01 and 307.79 is: 461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 982.01 = 307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/982.01 = 307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 982.01 × 307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 302,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,252.86/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.69

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