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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.89, 980.52 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.89, 980.52 and 380.06 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.89 : 980.52 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.89/980.52 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.89x = 980.52 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.89x = 372,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,655.92/653.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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