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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.17 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.17 and 449.58 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.17 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.17 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.17 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 441,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,561.74/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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