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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 981.92 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 981.92 and 448.90 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 981.92 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/981.92 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 981.92 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 440,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,780.87/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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