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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.39, 980.91 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.39, 980.91 and 410.37 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.39 : 980.91 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.39/980.91 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.39x = 980.91 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.39x = 402,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,536.04/654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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