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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 982.56 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 982.56 and 264.69 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 982.56 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/982.56 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 982.56 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 260,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,073.81/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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