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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 979.90 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 979.90 and 410.40 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 979.90 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/979.90 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 979.90 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 402,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,150.96/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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