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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 981.26 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 981.26 and 289.10 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 981.26 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/981.26 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 981.26 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 283,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,678.08/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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