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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 980.04 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 980.04 and 409.56 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 980.04 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/980.04 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 980.04 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 401,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,385.18/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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