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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 981.97 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 981.97 and 264.55 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 981.97 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/981.97 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 981.97 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 259,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,780.16/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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