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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 983.58 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 983.58 and 412.44 is: 619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 983.58 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/983.58 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 983.58 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 405,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,667.74/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.95

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