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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 981.87 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 981.87 and 289.28 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 981.87 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/981.87 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 981.87 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 284,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,035.35/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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