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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.85, 982.12 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.85, 982.12 and 244.18 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.85 : 982.12 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.85/982.12 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.85x = 982.12 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.85x = 239,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,807.93/654.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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