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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 982.76 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 982.76 and 289.98 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 982.76 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/982.76 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 982.76 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 284,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,980.74/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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