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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 979.06 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 979.06 and 379.24 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 979.06 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/979.06 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 979.06 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 371,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,298.71/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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