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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.75, 981.59 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.75, 981.59 and 459.14 is: 688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.75 : 981.59 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.75/981.59 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.75x = 981.59 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.75x = 450,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,680.03/654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.32

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