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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 982.14 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 982.14 and 380.66 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 982.14 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/982.14 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 982.14 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 373,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,861.41/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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