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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.82, 982.88 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.82, 982.88 and 381.44 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.82 : 982.88 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.82/982.88 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.82x = 982.88 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.82x = 374,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,909.75/654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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