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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 980.43 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 980.43 and 243.12 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 980.43 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/980.43 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 980.43 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 238,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,362.14/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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