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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.90, 982.46 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.90, 982.46 and 244.10 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.90 : 982.46 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.90/982.46 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.90x = 982.46 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.90x = 239,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,818.49/654.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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