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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 982.46 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 982.46 and 244.08 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 982.46 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/982.46 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 982.46 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 239,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,799.45/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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