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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.85, 982.51 and 289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.85, 982.51 and 289.67 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.85 : 982.51 = 289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.85/982.51 = 289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.85x = 982.51 × 289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.85x = 284,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,605.40/654.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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