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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 981.72 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 981.72 and 439.68 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 981.72 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/981.72 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 981.72 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 431,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,642.65/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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