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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.13, 979.91 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.13, 979.91 and 379.64 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.13 : 979.91 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.13/979.91 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.13x = 979.91 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.13x = 372,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,016.43/654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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