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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 982.29 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 982.29 and 269.81 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 982.29 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/982.29 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 982.29 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 265,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,035.13/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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