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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 979.20 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 979.20 and 410.88 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 979.20 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/979.20 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 979.20 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 402,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,333.70/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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