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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981.16 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981.16 and 289.07 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981.16 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981.16 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981.16 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 283,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,623.60/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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