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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.27, 980.72 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.27, 980.72 and 243.14 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.27 : 980.72 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.27/980.72 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.27x = 980.72 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.27x = 238,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,452.26/654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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