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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 982.08 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 982.08 and 264.76 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 982.08 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/982.08 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 982.08 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 260,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,015.50/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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