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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 980.74 and 380.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 980.74 and 380.21 is: 570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 980.74 = 380.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/980.74 = 380.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 980.74 × 380.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 372,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,882.73/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.13

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