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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 982.08 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 982.08 and 209.79 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 982.08 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/982.08 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 982.08 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 206,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,030.56/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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