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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 982.47 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 982.47 and 264.68 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 982.47 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/982.47 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 982.47 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 260,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,035.25/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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