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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 981.77 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 981.77 and 215.89 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 981.77 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/981.77 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 981.77 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 211,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,955.28/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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