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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.56 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.56 and 411.30 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.56 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.56 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.56 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 404,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,126.93/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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