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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 980.56 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 980.56 and 243.15 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 980.56 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/980.56 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 980.56 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 238,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,423.16/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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