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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 981.72 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 981.72 and 410.80 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 981.72 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/981.72 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 981.72 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 403,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,290.58/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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