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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.66 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.66 and 377.55 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.66 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.66 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.66 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 371,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,002.34/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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