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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.82, 982.74 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.82, 982.74 and 380.46 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.82 : 982.74 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.82/982.74 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.82x = 982.74 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.82x = 373,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,893.26/653.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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