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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 982.26 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 982.26 and 244.49 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 982.26 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/982.26 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 982.26 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 240,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,147.84/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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