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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 982.02 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 982.02 and 381.06 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 982.02 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/982.02 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 982.02 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 374,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,208.54/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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