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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.61, 981.86 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.61, 981.86 and 380.53 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.61 : 981.86 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.61/981.86 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.61x = 981.86 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.61x = 373,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,627.19/654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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