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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 982.17 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 982.17 and 270 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 982.17 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/982.17 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 982.17 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 265,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,185.90/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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