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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 981.33 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 981.33 and 264.25 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 981.33 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/981.33 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 981.33 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 259,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,316.45/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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