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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.71, 981.85 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.71, 981.85 and 264.69 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.71 : 981.85 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.71/981.85 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.71x = 981.85 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.71x = 259,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,885.88/654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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