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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 980.51 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 980.51 and 269.06 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 980.51 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/980.51 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 980.51 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 263,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,816.02/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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