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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 980.75 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 980.75 and 264.26 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 980.75 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/980.75 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 980.75 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 259,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,174.13/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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