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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 980.70 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 980.70 and 263.69 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 980.70 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/980.70 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 980.70 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 258,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,600.78/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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