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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 981.55 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 981.55 and 288.90 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 981.55 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/981.55 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 981.55 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 283,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,564.89/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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