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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.21, 981.62 and 410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.21, 981.62 and 410.91 is: 616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.21 : 981.62 = 410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.21/981.62 = 410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.21x = 981.62 × 410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.21x = 403,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,350.51/654.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.55

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