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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 980.53 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 980.53 and 406.98 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 980.53 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/980.53 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 980.53 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 399,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,056.10/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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