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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 982.34 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 982.34 and 435.44 is: 653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 982.34 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/982.34 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 982.34 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 427,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,752.04/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.38

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