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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 981.14 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 981.14 and 289.25 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 981.14 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/981.14 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 981.14 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 283,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,793.30/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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