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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981.12 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981.12 and 269.52 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981.12 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981.12 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981.12 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 264,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,431.46/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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