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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981.41 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981.41 and 380.22 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981.41 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981.41 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981.41 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 373,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,149.81/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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