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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 981.35 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 981.35 and 307.81 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 981.35 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/981.35 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 981.35 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 302,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,069.34/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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