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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.69, 981.93 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.69, 981.93 and 308.25 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.69 : 981.93 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.69/981.93 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.69x = 981.93 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.69x = 302,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,679.92/654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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