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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 980.04 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 980.04 and 268.28 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 980.04 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/980.04 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 980.04 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 262,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,925.13/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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