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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.47, 980.99 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.47, 980.99 and 243.60 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.47 : 980.99 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.47/980.99 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.47x = 980.99 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.47x = 238,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,969.16/654.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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