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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.69, 982.35 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.69, 982.35 and 377.67 is: 566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.69 : 982.35 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.69/982.35 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.69x = 982.35 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.69x = 371,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,004.12/654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.69

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