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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.50, 982.20 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.50, 982.20 and 269.75 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.50 : 982.20 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.50/982.20 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.50x = 982.20 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.50x = 264,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,948.45/654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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