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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.70, 982.59 and 449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.70, 982.59 and 449.23 is: 674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.70 : 982.59 = 449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.70/982.59 = 449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.70x = 982.59 × 449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.70x = 441,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,408.91/654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.22

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