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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.90, 982.35 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.90, 982.35 and 270.06 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.90 : 982.35 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.90/982.35 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.90x = 982.35 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.90x = 265,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,293.44/654.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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