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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.80, 979.91 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.80, 979.91 and 447.98 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.80 : 979.91 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.80/979.91 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.80x = 979.91 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.80x = 438,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,977.84/654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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