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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 981.52 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 981.52 and 411.48 is: 616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 981.52 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/981.52 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 981.52 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 403,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,874.82/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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