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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 981 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 981 and 380.64 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 981 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/981 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 981 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 373,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,407.84/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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