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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 980.52 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.84, 980.52 and 380 is: 569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.84 : 980.52 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.84/980.52 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.84x = 980.52 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.84x = 372,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,597.60/653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.86

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