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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 981.45 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 981.45 and 289.12 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 981.45 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/981.45 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 981.45 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 283,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,756.82/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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