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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.10, 982.19 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.10, 982.19 and 380.39 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.10 : 982.19 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.10/982.19 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.10x = 982.19 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.10x = 373,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,611.29/654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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