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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.82, 982.56 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.82, 982.56 and 289.87 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.82 : 982.56 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.82/982.56 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.82x = 982.56 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.82x = 284,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,814.67/654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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