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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.70, 982.50 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.70, 982.50 and 435.58 is: 653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.70 : 982.50 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.70/982.50 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.70x = 982.50 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.70x = 427,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,953.26/654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.66

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