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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 981.31 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 981.31 and 325.45 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 981.31 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/981.31 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 981.31 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 319,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,367.34/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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