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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 981.59 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 981.59 and 380.76 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 981.59 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/981.59 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 981.59 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 373,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,750.15/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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