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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 982.08 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 982.08 and 289.24 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 982.08 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/982.08 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 982.08 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 284,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,056.82/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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