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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.06 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.06 and 270 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.06 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.06 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.06 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 265,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,156.20/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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