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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 981.90 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 981.90 and 284.61 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 981.90 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/981.90 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 981.90 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 279,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,458.56/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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