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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.82, 982.57 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.82, 982.57 and 289.86 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.82 : 982.57 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.82/982.57 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.82x = 982.57 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.82x = 284,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,807.74/654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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