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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.71, 982.06 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.71, 982.06 and 289.75 is: 434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.71 : 982.06 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.71/982.06 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.71x = 982.06 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.71x = 284,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,548.71/654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.62

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