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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.07, 981.45 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.07, 981.45 and 289.11 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.07 : 981.45 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.07/981.45 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.07x = 981.45 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.07x = 283,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,745.56/654.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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