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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 982.04 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 982.04 and 264.70 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 982.04 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/982.04 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 982.04 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 259,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,945.99/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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