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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 978.93 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 978.93 and 409.11 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 978.93 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/978.93 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 978.93 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 400,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,490.05/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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