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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.86 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.86 and 289.17 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.86 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.86 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.86 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 283,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,923.01/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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