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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 980.10 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 980.10 and 268.68 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 980.10 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/980.10 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 980.10 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 263,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,333.27/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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