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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 982.04 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 982.04 and 289.19 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 982.04 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/982.04 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 982.04 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 283,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,997.16/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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