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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.38 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.38 and 289.14 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.38 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.38 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.38 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 283,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,753.26/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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