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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.71, 981.77 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.71, 981.77 and 308.14 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.71 : 981.77 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.71/981.77 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.71x = 981.77 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.71x = 302,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,521.84/654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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