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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 980.86 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 980.86 and 243.04 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 980.86 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/980.86 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 980.86 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 238,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,388.21/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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