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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.07 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.07 and 380.93 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.07 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.07 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.07 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 374,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,098.02/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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