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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 980.15 and 409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 980.15 and 409.82 is: 614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 980.15 = 409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/980.15 = 409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 980.15 × 409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 401,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,685.07/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.59

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