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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.25 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.25 and 290.03 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.25 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.25 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.25 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 284,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,878.79/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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