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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.71, 982.04 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.71, 982.04 and 307.85 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.71 : 982.04 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.71/982.04 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.71x = 982.04 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.71x = 302,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,314.56/654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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