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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 979.72 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 979.72 and 364.56 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 979.72 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/979.72 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 979.72 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 357,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,166.72/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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