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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.90, 982.49 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.90, 982.49 and 366.54 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.90 : 982.49 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.90/982.49 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.90x = 982.49 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.90x = 360,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,121.88/654.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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