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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 980.32 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 980.32 and 243.44 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 980.32 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/980.32 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 980.32 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 238,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,649.10/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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