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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 980.41 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 980.41 and 380.50 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 980.41 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/980.41 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 980.41 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 373,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,046.01/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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