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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.47, 982.08 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.47, 982.08 and 243.89 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.47 : 982.08 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.47/982.08 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.47x = 982.08 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.47x = 239,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,514.58/654.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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