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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.48 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.48 and 380.68 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.48 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.48 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.48 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 373,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,629.81/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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