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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 243.63 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981.72 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981.72 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981.72 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 239,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,176.44/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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