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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.15, 980.91 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.15, 980.91 and 380.32 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.15 : 980.91 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.15/980.91 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.15x = 980.91 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.15x = 373,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,057.24/654.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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