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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.17, 981.30 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.17, 981.30 and 264.11 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.17 : 981.30 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.17/981.30 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.17x = 981.30 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.17x = 259,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,166.24/654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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