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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.30, 981.45 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.30, 981.45 and 289.26 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.30 : 981.45 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.30/981.45 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.30x = 981.45 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.30x = 283,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,894.23/654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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