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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.76 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.76 and 244.08 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.76 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.76 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.76 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 239,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,870.84/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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