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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 981.47 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 981.47 and 446.51 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 981.47 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/981.47 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 981.47 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 438,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,237.23/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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