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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.15 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.15 and 289.33 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.15 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.15 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.15 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 283,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,876.13/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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