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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.96 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.96 and 269.64 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.96 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.96 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.96 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 264,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,775.69/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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