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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 978.60 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 978.60 and 380.24 is: 568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 978.60 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/978.60 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 978.60 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 372,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,102.86/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.95

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