Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981 and 269.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654, 981 and 269.25 is: 403.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654 : 981 = 269.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654/981 = 269.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654x = 981 × 269.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654x = 264,134.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,134.25/654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.88
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