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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 981.87 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 981.87 and 307.85 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 981.87 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/981.87 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 981.87 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 302,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,263.77/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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