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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 982.44 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 982.44 and 307.89 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 982.44 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/982.44 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 982.44 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 302,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,482.50/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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