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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 982.31 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 982.31 and 308.32 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 982.31 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/982.31 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 982.31 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 302,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,865.82/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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