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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.59 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.59 and 449.94 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.59 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.59 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.59 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 442,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,104.29/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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