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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.52, 980.58 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.52, 980.58 and 409.90 is: 615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.52 : 980.58 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.52/980.58 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.52x = 980.58 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.52x = 401,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,939.74/653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.04

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