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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.36, 980.26 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.36, 980.26 and 409.60 is: 614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.36 : 980.26 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.36/980.26 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.36x = 980.26 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.36x = 401,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,514.50/653.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.54

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