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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.43, 981.69 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.43, 981.69 and 380.44 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.43 : 981.69 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.43/981.69 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.43x = 981.69 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.43x = 373,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,474.14/654.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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