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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 981.78 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 981.78 and 269.56 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 981.78 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/981.78 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 981.78 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 264,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,648.62/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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