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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 983.14 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 983.14 and 290.05 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 983.14 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/983.14 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 983.14 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 285,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,156.57/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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