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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.53, 981.71 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.53, 981.71 and 380.75 is: 571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.53 : 981.71 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.53/981.71 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.53x = 981.71 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.53x = 373,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,784.18/654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.07

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