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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.47 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.47 and 325.56 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.47 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.47 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.47 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 319,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,852.93/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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