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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981 and 269.26 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 264,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,144.06/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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