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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 981.48 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 981.48 and 269.56 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 981.48 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/981.48 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 981.48 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 264,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,567.75/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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