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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 981.95 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 981.95 and 325.32 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 981.95 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/981.95 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 981.95 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 319,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,442.67/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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