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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 980.58 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 980.58 and 380.24 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 980.58 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/980.58 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 980.58 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 372,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,855.74/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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