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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 980.82 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 980.82 and 243.30 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 980.82 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/980.82 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 980.82 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 238,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,633.51/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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