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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.64, 982.08 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.64, 982.08 and 209.96 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.64 : 982.08 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.64/982.08 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.64x = 982.08 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.64x = 206,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,197.52/654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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