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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.38, 981.66 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.38, 981.66 and 289.16 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.38 : 981.66 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.38/981.66 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.38x = 981.66 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.38x = 283,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,856.81/654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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