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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.83, 982.31 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.83, 982.31 and 244.32 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.83 : 982.31 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.83/982.31 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.83x = 982.31 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.83x = 239,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,993.07/654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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