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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 979.86 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 979.86 and 380.40 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 979.86 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/979.86 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 979.86 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 372,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,738.74/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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