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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 981.44 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 981.44 and 376.86 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 981.44 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/981.44 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 981.44 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 369,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,865.48/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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