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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.81 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.81 and 289.11 is: 433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.81 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.81 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.81 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 283,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,851.09/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.86

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