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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 982.16 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 982.16 and 289.35 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 982.16 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/982.16 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 982.16 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 284,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,186.55/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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