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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.22 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.22 and 289.60 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.22 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.22 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.22 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 284,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,450.91/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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