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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 980.96 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 980.96 and 289.08 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 980.96 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/980.96 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 980.96 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 283,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,574.47/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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